The Los Angeles Dodgers designated Julian Fernandez for task earlier this week to make room for Buddy Kennedy on the roster. On Sunday, the Washington Nationals claimed the right-hander on waivers and he was optioned to Triple-A Rochester.
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Fernandez made one look for the Dodgers this season, permitting two earned runs in two innings of labor. The appropriate-hander produced a 3.05 ERA throughout 41.1 innings pitched in 35 appearances at Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis this season.
Fernandez joined the Dodgers on a minor league contract final offseason.
As for Kennedy, he’ll make his first for the Dodgers in Sunday’s collection finale in opposition to the San Diego Padres. Kennedy would be the Dodgers’ beginning third baseman as Max Muncy was positioned on the injured checklist Friday.
The Dodgers seemingly acquired Kennedy to supply depth on the scorching nook given Muncy’s prolonged absence down the stretch. The Dodgers claimed the infield off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
Kennedy, a right-handed hitter, has gone 1-for-12 (.083) with two walks and three strikeouts throughout six MLB video games this season.
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